The client is receiving a hypertonic enteral formula. What side effect might the client have from this enteral formula?
A) Vomiting B) Diarrhea C) Lactose intolerance D) Hyperglycemia
B
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Some clients develop diarrhea when a hypertonic formula is infused into the small intestine.
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A child has truncus arteriosus with hypotension and poor perfusion. Which medication does the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Amiodarone (Cordarone) B. Clopidogrel (Plavix) C. Dopamine (Intropin) D. Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
The nurse is caring for an older patient who is receiving palliative care. Which intervention is the highest priority for this patient?
1. Noninvasive testing 2. Pain management 3. Management of illness with medications 4. Invasive surgery
When taking a health history, the nurse asks a patient about taking over-the-counter medications. The patient reports taking large doses of aspirin to relieve daily headaches
This comment should alert the nurse to further assess the patient's hearing for which reason? 1. The headaches are probably caused by a hearing disorder. 2. Aspirin can be ototoxic. 3. Most headaches are caused by disorders of the inner ear. 4. The patient is trying to treat a serious condition without medical intervention.